stroking

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p2091

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

A definition of the term "stroking" is presented. It refers to a massage technique of moving the hand over the body surface, used to facilitate relaxation and improve flow of tissue fluids. It also refers to a technique of slow tactile stimulation over the posterior primary rami, used to inhibit muscle responses and promote relaxation during neuromotor rehabilitation.

ACCESSION #

21246962

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